HINCKLEY EVOLUTION The company has been building boats since 1928, but only recently with outboard power. Her design blends classic lines with modern performance. Founder Henry Hinckley believed in innovation and meticulous craftsmanship, and he'd be proud of this new trendy offering.
SEMI-DISPLACEMENT Yes, as you can see in the GIF above, the Fleming 78 can break out of trawler mode and cut a rug. But that's not how most of her owners run her, and save that reserve horsepower for getting to any port in a storm.
ANYTHING GOES Sovereign Boat Club's newest boat is ready for hands-on boat instruction administered by a Safer Boater-certified captain, or for a sea trial for people thinking about buying one -- or, better yet, becoming a member and having this boat all to yourself until the second member arrives: a ground-floor opportunity!
A CONNOISSEUR'S SPORTFISHERMAN She features Omni Sonar, tuna tubes, air-conditioned mezzanine, Seakeeper, a water maker with spot zero, two ice chippers and a Willy Vac and She has the most powerful MTU option available
CAPTIVATING VIDEO A simple hobby turned vital. A camera meant for harbor views captured an unthinkable moment on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor. Witness the footage that stunned the world, revealing the bridge collapse in stark, raw detail. See the event that changed everything.
FEMALE LED TRAINING Step onto the water with newfound confidence. Discover a boating course tailored for women, taught by experienced female captains. Master navigation, docking, and much more with hands-on training from Safer Boater. (Worth the price for what you'll gain.)
A BOAT'S BACKBONE It was not too long ago that builders of small boats used plywood to create the all-important stringers in a boat. Then, the plywood was replaced by quadrilateral foam cores over which the fiberglass was placed. Now, nearly every modern builder fabricates a complete, one-piece stringer grid with gel coat up to double as a liner for the bilge and bins, as well as being the backbone.
Most days, we feature a new Life is Better on a Boat photo and we even sometimes share on social media. Submit yours for the chance to win a coveted BoatTEST hat! Winner announced the last Sunday of the month.
(Bonus points for showing people enjoying life on a boat.)
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